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IntoUniversity’s expansion into Scotland marked its first time working outside England. With a new education system to navigate and new relationships to build, the project was further complicated by the unexpected impact of the COVID pandemic. Now, three years and three centres on, Daisy Rae, our Head of Operations in Scotland, reflects on the journey so far and looks ahead to the future.
As the early UCAS deadline passes for another year, Amber-Page, our Oxbridge Programme Manager, reflects on the last two years of our Explore Oxbridge programme.
Data is crucial in helping us to narrow down where we are most needed, but it can only tell us so much.
Walid is a 23-year old medical student at King’s College London. Ten years ago, he walked into an IntoUniversity centre for the first time.
Harlem is a 22-year old Reception Teacher. Fifteen years ago, she walked into an IntoUniversity centre for the first time.
Hebba is a 25-year old Charity Worker, who until recently was an Education Worker at IntoUniversity Brent. Twelve years ago, she walked into an IntoUniversity centre for the first time.
Yafet is a 20-year old student, studying Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science at The University of Edinburgh. Nine years ago, he walked into an IntoUniversity centre for the first time.
Hannah Purkiss, IntoUniversity’s Chief Operating Officer, explains the importance of understanding the mental health toll that young people have experienced in recent years in efforts to overcome pandemic learning loss.
A lot can change in 20 years, but our students know IntoUniversity is there to support them. We spoke to five of these young people at different stages of their educational and employment journey about what makes IntoUniversity special to them.
